THE BLUE ASPIC
by Gorey, Edward
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Talent, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Meredith Press, 1968. First edition . Hardcover. Edward Gorey. Toledano A27a. A fine and bright copy in fine dust jacket.
Synopsis
Edward Gorey's dark sense of humor brings us opera understudy, Ortenzia Caviglia, and her lucky break is the mysterious murder of the reigning diva. Now that she is in the spotlight, she earns an admirer, Mr. Jasper Ankle, who braves dangerous weather and suffers poverty in his quest to hear her perform. As Ortenzia's star rises, Jasper falls into despair, until the desperate collision of performer and fan in true Edward Gorey fashion.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 32239
- Title
- THE BLUE ASPIC
- Author
- Gorey, Edward
- Illustrator
- Edward Gorey
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Meredith Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1968
- Keywords
- Humor, opera, Gorey
Terms of Sale
Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books
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About the Seller
Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books
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Talent, Oregon
About Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books
Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books has been a full-time mail order bookstore since 1984. Beginning with a small inventory of 400 books, we now have over 10,000 books. Though we do not have an open store, every year we exhibit at between 12 to 14 book fairs and events in the Western United States. All our books are listed on line and visitors are welcome by appointment.
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